Since 2008, presenting America's best bluegrass and acoustic musicians, live in Hamden, CT
Concerts:
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Tray Wellington Band
Saturday, October 12, 7:30 pm at Cafe Amici, 1640 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT.
Tickets $30.
Tray is a young banjo virtuoso, and a 2 time IBMA winner.
His hard driving young band now includes Connecticut native Korey Brodsky!
Guitar/ Nick Weitzenfeld
Mandolin/Korey Brodsky
Bass/ Katelynn Bohn
Banjo/ Tray Wellington
Festival favorites, catch this rising star while you can!
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BB Bowness & Goodtime Revival
Tuesday, November 5, 7:00 pm
Indoor House Concert
166 Mather Street, Hamden, CT $30
BB was a founding member of Mile Twelve Band. She's a multiple IBMA award winner, and a Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner. This concert celebrates her first solo album. Seating is limited for this house concert!
With Alex Rubin (guitar), Ethan Setiwan (mandolin), Myles Sloniker (bass)
Podcast
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Honey Dewdrops
The most recent episode is The Honey Dewdrops. This Baltimore duo has been thrilling audiences for many years with their heartfelt songs, sweet harmonies and instrumental chops. They talk about life on the road, their songwriting styles, and the challenges of making a living in acoustic music these days. A truly enlightening and lovely conversation.
Next up we are chatting with 2024 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year Deanie Richardson.
Episodes to date:
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Missy Raines, Phil Rosenthal, Doyle Lawson, Justin Moses, Todd Phillips, Rhonda Vincent, Luke Bulla, Mark Schatz, Jason Carter, Rob Ickes, David Grier, John Reischman, Mike Compton, Clay Hess, Caroline Owens, Amanda Cook, Tim O'Brien, Dan Tyminski, Bryan Sutton, Michael Cleveland, Jerry Douglas, Danny Paisley, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Trey Hensley, The Honey Dewdrops
Jams
Next GuitartownCT bluegrass jam is Sunday, October 27, from 3:00 - 5:30, at Best Video in Hamden. Plenty of bluegrass for players of all levels, along with the usual mirth and merriment! Free, but a $5 donation to support Best Video is appreciated.
Past Shows
The Tony Rice Unit
David Bromberg & Angel Band
Jesse Winchester
Tim O’Brien
Cherryholmes
Carlene Carter
Blue Highway
The Del McCoury Band
Dr. Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mt. Boys
The Grascals
The Punch Brothers
Sierra Hull & Highway 101
Tim O’Brien & Bryan Sutton
David Peterson
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
Dailey & Vincent
Peter Rowan
The Travelin’ McCourys
Brandon Rickman
Kenny & Amanda Smith
Hot Mustard
Jim Hurst
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
The Honey Dewdrops
Cahalen Morrison & Eli West
Dale Ann Bradley
The Spinney Brothers
Hot Rize
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
Billy Strings & Don Julin
David Grier
Joe Walsh & Celia Woodmsith
Jim Hurst & Rob Ickes
Sierra Hull & Courtney Hartman
The Little Roy & Lizzy Show
The South Carolina Broadcasters
Beppe Gambetta
The Slocan Ramblers
The Page Turners
Mile Twelve
Helen Highwater String Band
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
Joe Walsh & Sweet Loam
The Bryan Sutton Band
Twisted Pine
Zoe & Cloyd
Matt Flinner
Town Mountain
Jacob Johnson
Courtney Hartman & Taylor Ashton
Missy Raines
Flinner, Grier & Phillips
Lula Wiles
John Reischman & The Jaybirds
Danny Paisley
Jeff Picker Band
Grant Gordy Band
Rock Hearts
Jake Blount, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer
Cane Mill Road
Bruce Molsky & Tony Trischka
Jordan Tice
Jake Eddy
Andy Statman
Luke Bulla
Amanda Cook Band
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
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